just diagnosed fear of medication

[Birdbomb]

I think this is also where a good pharmacist comes in. They are much more versed in the good and bad of medications. Most physicians just don't keep up with all the current information.

 

[angel]

I think this is also where a good pharmacist comes in. They are much more versed in the good and bad of medications. Most physicians just don't keep up with all the current information.

I totally agree with you on this..... my pharmacist at the clinic is the one who tends to spot my reactions... when i asked her about my ms being to long and a slight rash ... shes actually the one who told me i should stop taking the aed and to call my neuro...

love angel

 

[daisydu]

Just diagnosed fear of medication reply

Hi All
I can only say what a fantastic welcome! Thank you to all of you who took the time to read my message and put such comprehensive replies! I am surprised at the amount of knowledge you all have and the in-depth options and links you have given me. It's invaluable to me and I hope I can be of help to some of you during my time on this forum.
Daisydu

 

[Zoe]

Hi Daisy,
No doubt you will be of help, we are all in this together, sharing our experiences and resources. Glad you found us!

 

[Birdbomb]

We're "old school",

and some of us are old fools too! fft:

Knowledge is the key to power. Don't be a sheep when dealing with doctors and don't be afraid to speak up. They may be educated and knowledgable but they CAN'T know everything. If they are getting kick-backs from big pharma/medical implant, then their REAL interest isn't the patient it's

 

[brain]

We're "old school",

and some of us are old fools too! fft:

Knowledge is the key to power. Don't be a sheep when dealing with doctors and don't be afraid to speak up. They may be educated and knowledgable but they CAN'T know everything. If they are getting kick-backs from big pharma/medical implant, then their REAL interest isn't the patient it's

We need a "MR T" Icon for us "Old Fools"
with experience here!

:lol:

But it's true KNOWLEDGE IS POWER,
however, everyone is learning from
one and another - we rely on each
other. While true we don't know every
jot and tittle - but together in unity,
we become an ARMY, a CHAIN, a BOND
that cannot be BROKEN ...

WE DEPEND ON EACH OTHER.

We're almost to a point we need a
FLAG here .. something like DON'T
TREAD ON ME :?: Maybe we should
bring that old flag back to life :?:

onder: :idea:

 

[POSITIVEPERSON]

I was going toxic on 125 mgs of mysoline and I called Birdy crying and she came up with a great plan and saved me from sleeping and crying and thinking I had no way out.

Whats great about the boards is we are all here to help each other with our own experiences.

We all understand !!!!!!!!!!!!

to a sz free -toxic free life to all
to quality life for all
Riva

 

[Birdbomb]

I pity da FOOL!

We need a "MR T" Icon for us "Old Fools"
with experience here!

I have more but I'll save them for later use!

​

 

[brain]

awesome Dude!

 

[Yves]

Lamotrigine...

Hi,

I have both Keppra and Lamictal(lamotrigine) on my prescription. My neurologist was extremly carefull on the first 2 months, we gradually increased the daily dose and everything went fine. It had little effect on the seizures though but I am still taking 200 mg/day.
As for side effect, I saw none. I've even found my mind clearer compared to my previous treatment (Epitomax, really bad and especially trileptal) I've had had almost every side effect for those two:rock:

 

[daisydu]

Hi Yves
Thanks for that! It helps a lot to know how other people get on with medications even though we're all individual.
Hope you're well at the moment.
D

 

[TBI]

Do your homework - check multiple sources

Hi All
this is my first time on your forum! I was recently diagnosed with TLE and have been prescribed Lamotrigine.
I have suffered from depression/panic attacks for many years and am VERY sensitive to medication. I am so scared to take the tablets and am wondering what would happen if I didn't take them.
Thanks for reading this!
Daisydu

Daisydu,

I understand your concerns. I have been fortunate that the only 'dangerous' side effects that I have had has been extreme weight gain. If I had paid better attention I would have done more homework in advance to find a way to be proactive instead of reactive onder:. Check multiple sources, including doctors, pharmacists, the PDR and others who have taken the Rx. Then sit down and think things through. Come up with a plan. There is a good chance that you will have to try multiple medications before the right one is found and you will have to exercise your right to know each time.

Karen